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Frank Warren writes in his BBC Sport column about how hard it is to promote both Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois for their heavyweight world title fight.

St Helena residents told risk of hantavirus low as infection requires prolonged contact

The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

South Africa’s newly appointed tax commissioner says SARS could come after taxpayers hard to plug the gaps caused by the impact of the Iran war.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 8 May 2026.

It struck a nerve, prompting many people to rethink their relationship with money and even commit to changing how they spend.

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Oklahoma City and Detroit move 2-0 up in their NBA Conference semi-finals with home victories over the LA Lakers and Cleveland.

Who wins when Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in Saturday’s heavyweight contest? According to Dubois’ trainer, it’s “highly unlikely” the fight will last long.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says he can see a notable “mindset shift” across all levels of the women’s game in the country.

After the highs of a run to the quarter-finals at the World Cup last year, Scotland are facing a major rebuild, writes Andy Burke.

Rapper and singer Doja Cat has successfully branded herself as an out-of-the-box individual and artist.

From the company that restored the dire wolf species comes an ambitious project to bring a long-extinct South African animal back to life.

Alone, cold and starving, a young serval kitten caught in Tzaneen’s heavy rains has been rescued and is on the mend.

The woman who died from the virus in Johannesburg became critically ill during her journey home on an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship, MV Hondius.

Families can expect unforgettable music, picnics and magical memories at Johannesburg Zoo’s annual Mother’s Day celebration.

The referee’s reluctance to punish reckless tackles allowed tensions to rise unnecessarily.

Valverde sought to downplay the severity of the altercation with Tchouameni.

Peresoft Cashbook ensures every payment approval is on record, every change to vendor banking details is traceable and nothing moves without the right authorisation in place, says Bobby Perel, MD of Peresoft.

The company can directly resell Workday licences and bundles alongside its consulting, implementation and support services.

CompTIA AI Agent Essentials provides a vendor-neutral, scenario-based foundation for understanding how agentic systems operate in real environments.

An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

In the span of a few years, Chery has established itself as one of South Africa’s top-selling car brands.

Crude oil from petroleum-producing countries has fallen to a 36-year low due to the Middle East conflict.

There are protocols to follow if you have been in a car accident in South Africa.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.